With every sector facing a widening cyber security skills gap, businesses must adopt proactive recruitment strategies, nurture homegrown talent and foster greater diversity in the workforce.

A majority of states bar employers from inquiring about convictions on job applications. But compliance without caution can have dire consequences.

Despite an exclusion for wage-related claims, an insurer will have to defend an insured in a class action suit for negligent misrepresentation.

When one dentist sold his dentistry, years of malpractice came to light.In court, the insurer found multiple claims muddied which policy exclusions applied.

Lists of odd insurance claims are better when they include real claims.

A new report exploring trends in workers’ comp claims denied has the potential to upend our approach to claims.

“Orwellian” days are on us. If you doubt my word, look at the social credit phenomenon going on in China.

Larger losses, elevated risk and eroding capacity are the harbingers of a hard market.

This director of corporate risk management believes in the education available for risk managers, but more effort should be given to developing talent.

Financial struggles are forcing rural facilities to close at a rapid pace. Decisions to sell or shave costs increase management liability and medical malpractice exposure.

In this year’s Black Swan coverage, we focus on two events: An Atlantic mega-tsunami which would wipe out the East Coast and a killer global pandemic.

Captives should adapt to their parent companies’ changing risk profiles. Following this plan helps risk managers identify and execute necessary changes.

As cyber risks intertwine with property, fidelity, professional liability and reputation exposures, comprehensive insurance coverage and services become paramount.

The demand for fast delivery is driving the growth of city warehouses, but these urban facilities present unique property and safety challenges for wholesale distributors.

Could a tsunami destroy everything from Boston to Miami? If it did, would we even stand a chance?

The next novel influenza strain could be the catalyst for a global recession. 

The number of gig economy workers is growing in the U.S. But their classification as contractors leaves many without workers’ comp, unemployment protection or other benefits.

The financial sector is not alone in seeking to identify how employees fall for cyber phishing scams.

Captives can serve as a primary-layer risk-transfer mechanism. They can also allow organizations to access reinsurance to cover difficult-to-insure losses.

After a life-changing injury, emotional barriers can hinder a person’s ability to re-enter the workforce. Focus on psychosocial factors is vital.